I finally got some more willow planted. I've wanted to do a bed of basket willow since I planted the hybrid stuff over ten years ago.
I got some from a friend and some I got online (from world of willow).
I'm really looking forward to seeing how this lot grows, with plants to maybe increase the area in future years.
Anyone else grow willow for weaving? What's your favourite variety?
No experience with the stuff since weaving some into a crude basket over 40 years ago for a merit badge in the Boyscouts. I applaud you though for growing your own materials.
ReplyDeleteIt is so weird to hear about you planting willow, because it is considered a weed in Australia and you aren't allowed to plant new plants. Awhile ago the government came through all the river frontage properties and tried to remove all the willows along the rivers.
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